Friday, January 6, 2012

When my children were much younger, I wrote a number of children's stories in poetic form. At the time, I wanted to write and publish children's picture books, and it was fun to have a goal that kept me going creatively when they were little. Out of that period came a lot of full length story poems, but no publications in book form. (I did manage to get a couple accepted to magazines like Lollipops and such.) Sadly, this one never seemed to land anywhere, yet it is one of my favorites. That's why it felt right to let it land right here today...in my blog...on Memory Lane.

So, so touching, Sue!! (A little tear here as I read it) I've felt that way since I was a grown up kid and lost my beloved grandmother at 50! Very thought provoking and insightful...it comes from the soul and I can tell why it is one of your favorites!!

This is a very sweet one, Sue. I can't imagine why none of those magazines picked it up. You illustrated it very well too. I love the way you can find just the right picture to go with your beautiful lines.

Did you have my mother in mind a little bit when you wrote this? She would have loved it to. She loved you so much Sue and she used to marvel at your intelligence when it showed up so early in your life. You were 13 when she died so you have lots of good memories of her. I miss her every day and have to laugh to think I am two years older than she was when she died. She has been wih with in spirit all these years, so I am sure she will recognize her "baby".

It brought back memories of my Grandma who lived a long life. We were very close. She always would ask me if I was still dating "that boy with the curly hair"...She stopped after Jack and I married! She met all my children and could remember their names even though I lived in another state and only saw her a few times a year. This book is so sweet and would sure be a comfort to a child who loses a Grandparent.

AWESOME! You could've written this about my mom for me. I read it and thought of her the entire way through. Perfection, my friend....ABSOLUTE perfection. You should self-publish this as a children's book.

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